Cottages with Private Pools
A private swimming pool can be the making of a family holiday: an unaccustomed luxury, always a focus of fun and certainly a pleasant way to work off some energy.
Sleeps 12. Situated in the heart of Suffolk, this spacious semi-detached barn has been renovated and boasts exposed beams and a wood burning stove in the living room. There is an indoor heated swimming pool with kitchen and bar area. Wi-Fi. Cottage Code: 27487.
Sleeps 18. This elegant and spacious 18th century listed farmhouse features exclusive use of an indoor heated swimming pool, an outdoor spa tub, indoor sauna and games room. Set amidst rural countryside, it stands within its own lawned gardens. Cottage Code: CTO.
Sleeps 14. Set on the owners’ working farm on the stunning Llyn Peninsula, Bodrydd boasts a luxurious interior complete with a beautiful stone inglenook fireplace and baby grand piano. Outside there is a private, covered heated plunge pool. Cottage Code: UKC3283.
Sleeps 16. This delightful, Grade II listed farmhouse is set on a working arable farm in rural Essex and features its very own private, outdoor swimming pool and tennis court. Pattiswick Hall is perfect for a gathering of family or friends. Cottage Code: UK30873.
Sleeps 10. Enjoy exclusive use of an all-weather hard tennis court and an outdoor heated swimming pool whilst staying at this spacious holiday property. Perfectly situated for exploring the Cotswolds, New Inn House is both comfortable and well equipped. Cottage Code: NG8.
Sleeps 16. Offering guests a host of leisure facilities including a private outdoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, tennis court and games room, this beautiful Victorian house stands in 30 acre grounds of a former vineyard. Cottage Code: UKC2073.
Sleeps 16. Oozing character and style, this delightful farmhouse is set on a working farm and features an indoor swimming pool and sauna. Outside, the extensive walled gardens include a courtyard and enclosed orchard with toddler friendly play area. Cottage Code: M414979.
Sleeps 2. Ideally set for exploring the beautiful Blackdown Hills, Old Orchard Barn has been lovingly converted to offer an ideal holiday retreat for two. Outside there is a private garden area with an outdoor swimming pool (May–Sept). Cottage Code: UK31384.
Sleeps 10. Boasting its own private indoor swimming pool and spa, this delightful, detached holiday home is set in large, lawned gardens. Guest can enjoy evening drinks whilst watching the sun set from the sheltered balcony. Cottage Code: UK5990.
Sleeps 20. Together this imposing Georgian hall, along with a separate Elizabethan cottage can accommodate up to 20 guests. Perfect for large family gatherings, there is a private indoor swimming pool, as well as many other leisure facilities. Cottage Code: UKC2261.
If you can’t find a cottage with a private pool to suit, perhaps a cottage with a shared pool would be acceptable? Many of these are found in larger complexes and often feature facilities such as tennis courts, children’s play areas and so on.
A private swimming pool can be the making of a family holiday: a touch of luxury and a great way for the kids to work off some energy! The property description should make it clear whether the pool is for private (exclusive use) or shared use. Some properties also offer guests the option to book private sessions within shared pools, typically a few hours private use each day.
Although several smaller properties do indeed include private pools, exclusive use pools are a more common feature with larger properties. If a private pool is essential to you, we recommend confirming that it will be for your exclusive use before booking. You can do this simply by phoning our cottages information phone line, details as above.
Again, the property description should make it clear whether the pool is outdoor or indoor. Outdoor pools are of course normally only available during the summer season; the property description will typically state the dates, e.g. open April to October. Some indoor covered pools also operate on such a seasonal usage.
If you are looking to use the pool during dates other than in the summer season, you should look to ensure that property description uses wording such as “…open 9am to 10pm all year.”
The swimming pool whether it’s indoor or outdoor, may be heated or unheated, although unheated is unlikely in the UK. You should read through the information carefully to make sure that the holiday property is suitable and meets your requirements prior to placing a booking.
The size of the pool, in terms of its length, width and depth should be provided in either metres (m), or occasionally in feet (ft) and inches (in). If you prefer to work in terms of one or the other, you may find this link to a popular conversion calculator useful.
Overseas properties do not always detail the size of the pool; again the friendly folk on our cottages information phone line would be happy to find this out for you, contact details above.
Some property owners have spared no expense in making their pool areas particularly attractive to guests. Features such as a bar area, a hot tub, changing facilities with shower room, underfloor heating, sauna and sound systems may be available: again, please check the property details.